News Brief

12/20/2011, Kislev 24, 5772

10 Arrested on Suspicion of Weapons Trade

Ten residents of Tayibe, Jaljulya, Tira and Kalansawa in Israel's "Arab Triangle",north of Tel Aviv, were arrested,Tuesday morning, on suspicion of illegal weapons possession and trade, as a result of a raid by police detectives. The detainees face a hearing for extension of their remand.

The raid marked the culmination of a year-long undercover investigation. Additional arrests are expected.